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Home My WebLink About3/21/2007 - STAFF REPORTS - 5.A. O�ppwMsp� V , N CITY OF PALM SPRINGS MEMORANDUM W * hCOAYORP}CQ e'e CITY CLERKS DEPARTMENT James Thompson, City Clerk TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council David H- Ready, City Manage FROM: James Thompson, City Cle DATE: March 21, 2007 11 SUBJECT: Item 5.A. Library Board Appointments The City Council subcommittee of Mayor Oden and Councilmember Foat recommends the appointment of Lori Weigant and Kimberly Nichols to the Library Board to fill two- unexpired vacancies. Attached for your review are their applications. Since there are two different terms, the City Council will need to determine which term for each applicant. Term expiring June 30, 2009 Term expiring June 30, 2008 Page 1 of 2 SUBMIT APPLICATION BY F i' AR 12 P M 2-- 3 CITY OF PALM SPRINGS BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM CiTy 0LF1Q, Please be aware the submitted information IS a public record..indicates required field. Name of Board or Commission on which you would you like to serve? Library Board I r Name: Lori E.Weigant �� .Address: 40D S. Farrell pr, SuiCe B-200, Palm Springs j i i .Zip: 92262 i Registered Voter? yes ■Home Phone: 416-5725 Office Phone: 327-6674 Length of Residence in Palm Springs: 8 Years m ^� Email lori@Iwoigantcpa.com E Address: Employer: self emplo ems._ Occupation: Certified Public Accountant I have an accounting firm,Lori E.Weigant,CPA,located in Palm Springs.I have 4 employees,including 3 professional staff(2 CPA's) Local Reference: Name: Lao Cohen j Phone: 320-5533 Regarding the commission you are applying for, list dates of its most recent meetings you have attended. None. I was recently informed of the board openings and encouraged to apply. The following information will be used by the City Council, and/or a subcommittee thereof,to select final applicants to be interviewed by the the City Council, in making recommendations to the Mayor for appointments. FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED: Resident &registered voter in Palm Springs ,background, education, experience to demonstrate knowledge and soundjudgment Social, Ethnic and cultural diversity in commission membership Attendance at commission meetings prior to interview BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH (Do not attach additional materials) https://t>,rww.palmsprings-ca.gov/setvices/boards-and-comzxtissioDs/applications/application 063E5B6AI3... 3/12/2007 Page 2 of 2 Education: California State University,Chico;B.S.in Business Administration,emphasis Accounting; 1981 Background/Work Expedence/Civic Involvement I've worked in Public Accounting for over 25 years; 16 years at MMGC where I became a partner in 1995,the last 5+years in my own Public Accounting firm in Palm Springs. I was on the Public Arta Commission for apprx 6 years,during which we completed or were involved with many projects including the annual Juded Art Show, acquisition and securing funding for the Chihuh sculptures at the Airport,City Signage projeck several mural projects,art acquisitions,maintenance issues etc--,Other Civic involvement has included membership in Cathedral City and Palm Springs Rotary clubs and Chamber of Commerce, Past President and Charter member of Desert Alliance of Professional Women,Past Treasurer of DAPW and The Thomas Mancini Symphony Assn;member or Desert Estate Planning Council and Desert Roundtable. Describe your knowledge of the functions, regulations and procedures of the commission which you would like to serve. I understand they are governed by the Brown Act as was the Public Arts Commission.I also understand that the Library Board is involved in setting policy,reviewing the progress,reporting to the council,preparing an annual budget,making determinations of how library funds are to be spent,which would include considering both long range and short term planning issues What specific attitudes,skills and expertise do you think you have to enhance the work of the commission? I think my background and knowledge of business and finance provide a good foundation for to be of assistance and enhance the work of the commission What specific issues or problems face the board/commission?Do you have any suggestions to address those issues or problems? 1 understand there are some technological challenges in that the building is basically at full capacity for an intents and purposes with respect to the number of computer pc's-I expect this will need to be addressed in the short Lerm and long term planning both in terms of logistics as well as funding/budgeting Additional qualifications for the Rent Control Commission are: a) applicant may not be a landolord or tenant subject to the rent control ordinance, , b) must submit a verified statement as to present holdings and interests in real property in the City. https://www.pab-nsprings-ca.gov/services/boards-and-commissions/applications/application 063E5B6AB... 3/12/2007 02/07/2007 15:41 327SO69 PSAM PAGE 01 Reserved Ring Stamp hi tr igED City of Palm Springs Y T ;r (IF PALTI NP ItdC JALmsogr Commission/Board ApFilication I HI PM 4: 34 u` Ofrice of the City Clerk + 3200 E, TahquilzCanyon ' :'1i_S 7idurli'ai,r'. " Palm Springs, CA 92262 L'1TY 01.ERr ra4rxo>i.�t5. TEL (760)323-8204 FAX (760)322-8332 PLEASE NOTE THIS INFORMATION IS A PUBLIC RECORD All applicants must be residenis and registered voters in the City of Palm Springs, The City Council will consider the info•matien and the following factors in the selection process: background, education, and "perienco to d,amonstrate knowledge and sound judgment; social, ethnic and cultural diversity in commission membership and attendance at commission meetings prior to being interviewed,, ENarneof:Comm]msion/Board Applying far: �p <M J�F t r 1 S L [�2d �T Name. �F. r,�t✓��-�r~`� �1�c..�y� � _ Home Address:_ R.Cy n. A City, State.Zip: HerrieTelephono: AltTei; �' +�� (J!r•�� Length of Resl6unce In Palm Springs; C1Lt� VhCI/ /l Registered Voter in P. S_: b),l( � 6a1� 7 ✓L- /YY"`rL-�/"I Local Reference (Name and Telephone): r C� L. 7,2 Occupation: �Yj V 4-4 n rR G i r &--m On S 0.1 t c, o Employer: t W�v� S(urinWG �rtt� Pal yS��3t�' List the most recent meetings of the Commission you havo attended: Education: [J�rJ� Deserlbe•your knowledge of the Functions and regulations of the Commission: 03/07/2007 15:41 3275065 P5AM PAGE 02 Please outline your Background,Work Experience, and Civic Involvement: CIA z7 2i _ What specific aitltudes, skills, expertise and cultural diversity do you think you have to enhance the work of the Board or Commission: C�rl;Ar�� What specific Issues or problems face the poard or commission. ❑o you have any sugyestians to address those issues or problems. r ' f